NIS hands over 11 victims of human trafficking to NAPTIP
March 12, 2023 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over 11 victims of human trafficking to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Sokoto. The…
Nigeria now has efficient e-border security architecture -Aregbesola
March 10, 2023 The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says Nigeria now has a competent electronic border security architecture to effectively secure the country. This is contained in statement by…
NIS apprehends 303 suspected irregular migrants in A’Ibom
Jan. 22, 2023 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has apprehended 303 suspected irregular migrants in Uyo metropolis during a mop up exercise in Akwa Ibom. The Comptroller of…
140,000 international passports still uncollected nationwide – NIS
Jan. 11, 2023 The Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS) on Tuesday said about 140,000 international passports are still uncollected nationwide. The service spokesman, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Service (DCI) Mr….
NIS dismisses 4 personnel, demotes 14 for various offences
Jan. 10, 2023 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed four personnel and demoted 14 others for various offences. A statement issued by the Spokesperson of the service, Mr. Tony…
NIS issues 5,600 passports, repatriates 79 illegal migrants in Oyo
Dec. 23, 2022 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, says no fewer than 5,600 passports has been issued and 79 illegal migrants repatriated by the command between October…
NIS hands over Libya-bound 17-yr-old-girl to NAPTIP
November 29, 2022 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over to NAPTIP, a 17-year-old girl from Oyo State arrested in Kebbi while allegedly on her way to Libya. The…
No hiding place for illegal miners – Minister
November 27, 2022 The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite says there is no hiding place for illegal miners in Nigeria. Adegbite, who spoke at the News…
Passport application backlog: NIS directs offices to work Saturdays
Nov. 26, 2022 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has directed passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays to clear backlog of passport applications. This is contained in a…
NIS says working to clear backlog of passports, cautions Nigerians against offering bribe to officers
November 25, 2022 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Thursday reiterated its commitment to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to Nigerians. The Comptroller-General, Mr. Isah Jere, represented by Mr….